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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library) How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library)
by (shelved 99 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.12 — 5,327 ratings — published 1944
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Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book for Smart People Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book for Smart People (Hardcover)
by (shelved 77 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.15 — 4,122 ratings — published 2007
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Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 1,103 ratings — published
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Thinking In Systems: A Primer Thinking In Systems: A Primer (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.17 — 24,793 ratings — published 2008
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Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 38 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.21 — 551 ratings — published
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Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 34 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.13 — 7,732 ratings — published 2020
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The Art and Craft of Problem Solving The Art and Craft of Problem Solving (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.60 — 278 ratings — published 1999
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Stuck Stuck (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,648 ratings — published 2011
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The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.96 — 15,864 ratings — published 2008
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What Do You Do With a Problem? What Do You Do With a Problem? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 31 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.38 — 6,370 ratings — published 2016
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The Thinker's Toolkit: 14 Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving The Thinker's Toolkit: 14 Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.93 — 529 ratings — published 1995
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What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 27 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.22 — 690 ratings — published 2020
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 27 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,437 ratings — published 2020
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Are Your Lights On?: How to Figure Out What the Problem Really Is Are Your Lights On?: How to Figure Out What the Problem Really Is (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,107 ratings — published 1982
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Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.18 — 23,859 ratings — published 2016
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The Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving The Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.97 — 3,807 ratings — published 1987
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Problem-Solving Strategies (Problem Books in Mathematics) Problem-Solving Strategies (Problem Books in Mathematics)
by (shelved 21 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.47 — 181 ratings — published 1997
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The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.97 — 31,102 ratings — published 1997
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Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.86 — 598 ratings — published 2012
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.16 — 617,549 ratings — published 2011
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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts (Audiobook)
by (shelved 17 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.07 — 11,026 ratings — published 2018
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Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.51 — 1,877,698 ratings — published 2021
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Accidental Genius: Revolutionize Your Thinking Through Private Writing Accidental Genius: Revolutionize Your Thinking Through Private Writing (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.93 — 2,202 ratings — published 2000
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Perfectly Percy Perfectly Percy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.84 — 607 ratings — published 2013
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The Art of Thinking Clearly The Art of Thinking Clearly (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.84 — 43,057 ratings — published 2011
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The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1: The Basics The Art of Problem Solving, Volume 1: The Basics (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.37 — 254 ratings — published 2006
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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.12 — 36,073 ratings — published 2016
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The Day the Crayons Quit The Day the Crayons Quit (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.42 — 60,910 ratings — published 2013
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Learning from the Future: Competitive Foresight Scenarios Learning from the Future: Competitive Foresight Scenarios (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.93 — 1,060 ratings — published 1997
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The Art of Problem Solving: Accompanied by Ackoff's Fables The Art of Problem Solving: Accompanied by Ackoff's Fables (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.95 — 162 ratings — published 1978
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Fox Has a Problem (My First I Can Read) Fox Has a Problem (My First I Can Read)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.28 — 528 ratings — published
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Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.96 — 18,620 ratings — published 2013
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What! Cried Granny (Picture Puffins) What! Cried Granny (Picture Puffins)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.28 — 709 ratings — published 1998
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Enemy Pie Enemy Pie (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.36 — 9,812 ratings — published 2000
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Unfolding the Napkin: The Hands-On Method for Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures Unfolding the Napkin: The Hands-On Method for Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.04 — 970 ratings — published 2009
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Lateral Thinking Lateral Thinking (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.75 — 4,876 ratings — published
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A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.95 — 6,648 ratings — published 2014
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Swimmy Swimmy (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.15 — 24,378 ratings — published 1963
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Big Truck, Little Island Big Truck, Little Island (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.12 — 787 ratings — published 2022
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Jabari Tries Jabari Tries (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,090 ratings — published 2020
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Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.02 — 2,687 ratings — published 2019
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Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.81 — 25,355 ratings — published 2018
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Six Thinking Hats Six Thinking Hats (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.71 — 13,924 ratings — published
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Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.19 — 285 ratings — published 2006
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The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.62 — 7,410 ratings — published 2011
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Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 3.98 — 4,212 ratings — published 1991
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The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.08 — 7,327 ratings — published 2021
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How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion
by (shelved 10 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.11 — 802 ratings — published 2020
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as problem-solving)
avg rating 4.12 — 83,971 ratings — published 2019
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“Creating is no problem - problem solving is not creating.”
Robert Fritz, The Path of Least Resistance: Learning to Become the Creative Force in Your Own Life

C.S. Lewis
“A sum can be put right: but only by going back till you find the error and working it afresh from that point, never by simply going on.”
C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce

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